Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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pluck | Yes | No | Yes | No |
plume | Yes | No | Yes | No |
pluck (noun) | plume (noun) |
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the act of pulling and releasing a taut cord | the light horny waterproof structure forming the external covering of birds |
the trait of showing courage and determination in spite of possible loss or injury | a feather or cluster of feathers worn as an ornament |
anything that resembles a feather in shape or lightness |
pluck (verb) | plume (verb) |
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pull or pull out sharply | dress or groom with elaborate care |
look for and gather | form a plume |
pull lightly but sharply with a plucking motion | clean with one's bill |
strip of feathers | deck with a plume |
rip off; ask an unreasonable price | be proud of |
sell something to or obtain something from by energetic and especially underhanded activity | rip off; ask an unreasonable price |